My Foray into My Midwestern Roots

Archive for July 28th, 2009

As I did further research on my BLAZER line this past weekend, I went to Find a Grave to check out any new submissions that might help. There weren’t any recent postings so I decided to submit a photo request for the grave of Malissa Goul Blazer, my maternal g-g-grandmother. On the request form, I also asked for pictures of other BLAZER or GOUL graves located close to her’s.

Imagine my surprise when I received a notice that someone had accepted the photo request and had already taken pictures of the graves! Not only did this wonderful Find a Grave volunteer post Malissa’s – but also other Goul and Blazer stones. She also found Malissa’s husband’s stone – Franklin Blazer – my g-g-grandfather! I was very thrilled to actually be able to see that on Franklin’s stone, the inscription listed him of a child of J & M Blazer (John and Mary). That is what I had discovered but it was great to have further confirmation of that!

A day or two passes when I received an email from the kind woman who had posted the photos. She had gone to the library to see if she could find more information about Franklin for me. Unfortunately, she didn’t find any but she did find some articles on the deaths of two of his family members. She is mailing them to me so I am very excited.

Have you performed a Random Act of Genealogical Kindness lately? Or at all? How many people have offered to help you? Have you sent an email or posted a message thanking those who have helped you?

And to all those who have helped me – if I haven’t said it lately – thank you very much!